Black Pepper Free Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
Takeout-style beef and broccoli is one of those cravings that can feel totally off-limits when you're avoiding black pepper, since most restaurant versions and jarred sauces lean heavily on it for heat. This recipe builds all that bold, savory depth through fresh ginger, garlic, and a generous pour of coconut aminos ā no pepper required, and you genuinely won't miss it. The flank steak gets a quick marinade before hitting a screaming-hot skillet, giving you those beautifully seared, caramelized edges that make stir-fry so satisfying. Broccoli florets go in first to develop a little char and stay tender-crisp, then everything comes together in a glossy sauce thickened with arrowroot and brightened with a splash of apple cider vinegar. Turmeric adds a warm, earthy undertone that rounds out the whole dish without any sharpness or bite. It comes together fast once everything is prepped, so have your ingredients ready before the pan goes on ā high heat moves quickly and that's exactly what makes this so good.
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4 servings
For the beef
- 1 Ā½ lb flank steak, sliced thin against the grain
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tbsp arrowroot starch
For the sauce
- ā cup coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp bone broth
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp arrowroot starch
- Ā½ tsp turmeric
For the stir-fry
- 4 cups broccoli florets (about 1 medium head)
- 3 tbsp coconut oil, divided
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced
- Ā½ tsp salt, plus more to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the sliced flank steak with 2 tbsp coconut aminos, 1 tsp grated ginger, and 1 tbsp arrowroot starch. Toss until the beef is evenly coated, then set aside to marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.
- 2
While the beef marinates, whisk together the sauce ingredients in a small bowl: 1/3 cup coconut aminos, bone broth, apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp grated ginger, minced garlic, 1 tsp arrowroot starch, and turmeric until smooth and no lumps remain. Set aside.
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